Overview

At Education - Gerontology from Lakehead University Research and theory in Gerontology is reviewed, and the thesis or portfolio, where applicable, is taken in the collaborating academic unit and must have a gerontological focus.

Careers

Graduates will find employment opportunities in areas such as:

Health and Social Programs

Research

Education

Policy Development

Programme Structure

Students experience an innovative, interdisciplinary learning perspective, have the opportunity to access multifaceted resources and work together with complementary disciplines.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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110

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Education Teaching Gerontology View 16 other Masters in Gerontology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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100

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete.

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16138 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8069 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5390 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2695 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Canadian/Permanent Ontario Resident: $2695

Living costs for Thunder Bay

1149 - 1720 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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